Nigeria Immigration Past Questions and Answers

Nigeria Immigration Past Questions and Answers

The following are the Nigeria immigration most asked exam questions along with their answers. These questions cover several years of examination.

Below are some of these questions and answers;

1. When was the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) established?

a) 1956

b) 1963

c) 1986

d) 1993

Answer: c) 1986

2. Who is the current Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service?

a) Mohammed Babandede

b) Muhammed Manga

c) Ahmed Jafaru

d) Ibrahim Magu

Answer: a) Mohammed Babandede

3. Which government agency oversees the operations of the Nigeria Immigration Service?

a) Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs

b) Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps

c) Nigerian Army

d) National Intelligence Agency

Answer: a) Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs

4. What is the primary responsibility of the Nigeria Immigration Service?

a) Border security and control

b) Counter-terrorism operations

c) Criminal investigations

d) Civil defense operations

Answer: a) Border security and control

5. Which of the following is NOT a valid Nigerian travel document?

a) Nigerian passport

b) ECOWAS Travel Certificate

c) National Identification Number (NIN)

d) Refugee Identification Card

Answer: c) National Identification Number (NIN)

6. What is the maximum validity period for a standard Nigerian passport?

a) 5 years

b) 10 years

c) 15 years

d) 20 years

Answer: b) 10 years

7. Which of the following is NOT a category of Nigerian visa?

a) Business visa

b) Tourist visa

c) Student visa

d) Citizen visa

Answer: d) Citizen visa

8. Which international airport serves as the main entry point for most travelers coming to Nigeria?

a) Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos

b) Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja

c) Port Harcourt International Airport, Port Harcourt

d) Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano

Answer: a) Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos

9. What is the official language used by the Nigeria Immigration Service?

a) Yoruba

b) Hausa

c) Igbo

d) English

Answer: d) English

10. Which agency is responsible for the issuance of Nigerian visas to foreign nationals?

a) Nigeria Immigration Service

b) Nigerian Foreign Affairs Ministry

c) Nigerian Customs Service

d) Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation

Answer: a) Nigeria Immigration Service

11. How many zones is the Nigeria Immigration Service divided into?

a) 4

b) 6

c) 8

d) 10

Answer: b) 6

12. Which of the following countries shares a land border with Nigeria?

a) Ghana

b) Morocco

c) Ivory Coast

d) Chad

Answer: d) Chad

13. What is the full meaning of ECOWAS in the context of Nigeria's immigration system?

a) Economic Community of West African States

b) Ethiopian Community of Western African States

c) European Community of West African States

d) Eastern Caribbean Organization of West African States

Answer: a) Economic Community of West African States

14. Which document is required for a Nigerian citizen to travel within West African countries?

a) Nigerian visa

b) ECOWAS Travel Certificate

c) International Driving Permit

d) Refugee Identification Card

Answer: b) ECOWAS Travel Certificate

15. Which of the following is NOT a valid mode of entry for foreigners visiting Nigeria?

a) Air

b) Sea

c) Land

d) Space

Answer: d) Space

16. What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a Nigerian passport?

a) 12 years

b) 16 years

c) 18 years

d) 21 years

Answer: a) 12 years

17. Which agency is responsible for the registration and issuance of the National Identification Number (NIN)?

a) Nigeria Immigration Service

b) National Identity Management Commission (NIMC)

c) Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)

d) Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)

Answer: b) National Identity Management Commission (NIMC)

18. What is the penalty for illegal entry or illegal residence in Nigeria?

a) Fine

b) Community service

c) Deportation

d) Imprisonment

Answer: d) Imprisonment

19. Which of the following documents is required for a Nigerian citizen to obtain a driver's license?

a) Nigerian passport

b) National Identification Number (NIN)

c) Birth certificate

d) Voter's card

Answer: b) National Identification Number (NIN)

20. Which agency is responsible for conducting immigration recruitment exercises in Nigeria?

a) Federal Civil Service Commission

b) Nigeria Immigration Service

c) Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

d) Nigerian Police Force

Answer: b) Nigeria Immigration Service

21. What is the validity period for an ECOWAS Travel Certificate?

a) 6 months

b) 1 year

c) 2 years

d) 5 years

Answer: d) 5 years

22. Which of the following countries does NOT require a visa for Nigerian citizens to visit?

a) South Africa

b) Ghana

c) Kenya

d) United States

Answer: b) Ghana

23. What is the function of the Nigeria Immigration Service Screening Exercise?

a) To verify the authenticity of travel documents

b) To assess the physical fitness of applicants

c) To conduct medical examinations on applicants

d) To determine the educational qualifications of applicants

Answer: a) To verify the authenticity of travel documents

24. Which agency is responsible for the issuance of the Nigerian Refugee Identification Card?

a) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

b) Nigeria Immigration Service

c) National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)

d) Nigerian Red Cross Society

Answer: a) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

25. What is the primary purpose of the Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (CERPAC)?

a) To grant permanent residency to expatriates

b) To track the movement of foreign nationals in Nigeria

c) To provide work permits for foreign employees

d) To facilitate tax collection from foreign residents

Answer: b) To track the movement of foreign nationals in Nigeria

26. How often should a Nigerian citizen renew their passport?

a) Every 5 years

b) Every 7 years

c) Every 10 years

d) Every 15 years

Answer: c) Every 10 years

27. Which agency is responsible for the issuance of the Nigerian National Identification Card (ID Card)?

a) Nigeria Immigration Service

b) National Identity Management Commission (NIMC)

c) Federal Ministry of Interior

d) Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)

Answer: b) National Identity Management Commission (NIMC)

28. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for obtaining a Nigerian visa?

a) Valid passport

b) Proof of accommodation in Nigeria

c) Letter of invitation from a Nigerian host

d) Birth certificate

Answer: d) Birth certificate

29. What is the primary function of the Nigeria Immigration Service Border Patrol Unit?

a) To prevent smuggling and trafficking across Nigeria's borders

b) To facilitate trade and commerce at border checkpoints

c) To enforce immigration laws within the country's borders

d) To conduct rescue operations in border communities

Answer: a) To prevent smuggling and trafficking across Nigeria's borders

30. Which agency is responsible for the issuance of the Nigerian Emergency Travel Certificate?

a) Nigeria Immigration Service

b) Nigerian Customs Service

c) Nigerian Police Force

d) National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)

Answer: a) Nigeria Immigration Service

31. What is the penalty for overstaying a Nigerian visa?

a) Fine

b) Deportation

c) Community service

d) Imprisonment

Answer: a) Fine

32. Which agency is responsible for conducting background checks on visa applicants?

a) Nigeria Immigration Service

b) National Intelligence Agency (NIA)

c) Department of State Services (DSS)

d) Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)

Answer: c) Department of State Services (DSS)

33. Which of the following is a valid mode of transportation for an asylum seeker entering Nigeria?

a) Private jet

b) Yacht

c) Commercial airline

d) Helicopter

Answer: c) Commercial airline

34. What is the function of the Nigeria Immigration Service Intelligence Unit?

a) To gather intelligence on potential security threats

b) To monitor immigration officers' performance

c) To conduct background checks on Nigerian citizens

d) To provide training and education to immigration personnel

Answer: a) To gather intelligence on potential security threats

35. Which agency is responsible for the issuance of Nigerian passports to citizens?

a) Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs

b) Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps

c) Nigerian Immigration Service

d) Nigerian Customs Service

Answer: c) Nigerian Immigration Service

36. What is the maximum period a foreigner can stay in Nigeria on a business visa?

a) 30 days

b) 60 days

c) 90 days

d) 180 days

Answer: c) 90 days

37. Which agency is responsible for the registration and monitoring of foreigners in Nigeria?

a) Nigeria Immigration Service

b) National Population Commission

c) Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)

d) Federal Ministry of Interior

Answer: a) Nigeria Immigration Service

38. What is the main purpose of the Nigerian Immigration Regulation Act?

a) To regulate immigration processes and procedures in Nigeria

b) To enforce immigration laws within the country

c) To facilitate the deportation of illegal immigrants

d) To establish immigration checkpoints at borders and airports

Answer: a) To regulate immigration processes and procedures in Nigeria

39. Which agency is responsible for conducting security checks at Nigerian airports?

a) Nigeria Immigration Service

b) Nigerian Air Force

c) Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)

d) Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)

Answer: a) Nigeria Immigration Service

40. What is the primary function of the Nigeria Immigration Service Visa on Arrival (VoA) program?

a) To expedite the visa application process for foreign nationals

b) To grant permanent residency to foreign investors

c) To provide work permits for skilled foreign workers

d) To track the movement of foreign visitors in Nigeria

Answer: a) To expedite the visa application process for foreign nationals.

Conclusion

Please note that the immigration past questions and answers provided in this article is based on general knowledge and covers several years of examination and may be subject to change. It is therefore important that you study all the questions and answers because you don't know where the questions might come from.q